Chapter 202 Green Blood Venerate (Three more chapters, please subscribe)
Chapter 202 Green Blood Venerate (Three more chapters, please subscribe)
The Prefectural Governor Li Changguo and the Deputy Governor Qin Xia, after their initial shock, calmed down.
They realized this was the best solution.
Lin Twelve truly was ruthless, wanting to drive the Burning Saber Sect into dead end.
However, for the two of them, this was a satisfactory outcome.
At the same time, both harbored a deep caution, this fellow was genuinely not to be trifled with; just look at the fate of the Burning Saber Sect?
The current issue was, would Zhou An and the Wang family accept it?
They looked towards those two demons and immediately understood.
They both could see the resolve on the faces of Zhou An and the Wang family.
Being able to protect the Zhou family's honor and also revenge against the Burning Saber Sect was indeed the ideal outcome for these two demons.
Li Changguo, with a grave expression, bowed respectfully, "Then, we entrust this to the Lord Protector."
He secretly sighed in his heart, today he had owed Lin Twelve another favor.
It looked like his hope for revenge had been completely extinguished.
After he and Qin Xia departed by air, Zhou An and the Wang family took a long look at Lin Xi, then turned to glance at Lin Rui.
Zhou An said with difficulty, "Sir, my grandson, Zhou Yunxi—"
Upon hearing this, Lin Rui smiled and gestured to Lin Xi, "Come here!"
After waiting for Lin Xi to approach, he vigorously rubbed her head, "If you are worried, leave her in my care. I will adopt her as a sister and treat her as my own."
In the past, Lin Xi would mostly have slapped his hand away, but now her expression was silent, docile like a kitten.
Zhou An thought, what else could they worry about at this time? They had no other choice.
He and the Wang family bowed deeply to Lin Rui, "Then, we entrust her to you, sir!"
After Zhou An bowed, he then solemnly said to Lin Xi, "Xi, my child, the Zhou family still has many treasures and valuables. You must support Lord Lin with all your effort, from now on he is the pillar you rely on in this world, do not be stingy!"
Though he had become a demon and his mind wasn't very clear, he knew that the stronger Lin Twelve's capabilities, the safer his granddaughter would be.
Lin Xi opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, she could not utter a single word.
Her eyes were slightly red.
The real Zhou Yunxi had already died! She felt unworthy of Zhou An and his wife's emotions.
Yet, Lin Xi clearly knew that the current situation for the Zhou family was indeed the best.
It was better than being exterminated by the government forces or having the Burning Saber Sect come knocking once more, ending up as demons.
"Don't cry."
Lin Rui pulled out a handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it over, "They were willing to face death because they trusted that I would take good care of you."
Lin Rui's expression was complex, "So live well, live for her, and if you wish, you can eventually seek revenge for the Zhou family's profound grievances."
He hadn't handed her the handkerchief sooner; after passing it, Lin Xi's tears flowed even more fiercely.
Lin Rui couldn't help but think, women really are made of water, why so many tears?
However, he didn't know that Lin Xi was crying for herself, wondering whether on Earth Federation or Sky Extremity Star, why was her fate always the same?
Just like a lonely star after dawn, unable to hold onto anything.
Even her most cherished brother, she might not have been able to keep.
Lin Xi quickly controlled her emotions and wiped her eyes with the handkerchief.
In her heart, Lin Xi hoped her brother was still alive and knew that the current Lin Rui genuinely cared for her; he had even risked his life earlier, facing alone the nearly sixth realm Zhou Changgong for her sake.
But the video sent by Lu Qing was like a thorn stuck in Lin Xi's heart, unable to be removed.
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Lin Xi deduced that the only way for her brother to survive was the "Soul Ascension" technology, which involved uploading the soul to a dedicated super quantum computer for preservation.
This was one of the technologies their parents had been researching a few years ago.
But could this technology really achieve that?
At this moment, the Zhou couple staggered into the main house's remaining ruins and sat down.
The few remaining servants and Protectors of the Zhou family, under their orders, began moving various stored oils, a large amount of fire elemental stones, wood, and inflammable materials from the cellar, stacking them near the main house.
They also moved the corpses over and piled them inside.
Lin Rui watched this scene, thinking that the Zhou family was not entirely innocent.
Did these servants of the Zhou family really willingly undergo demonic transformation? Perhaps not.
They also had families and friends; who knows what their future would hold.
Since Lin Xi was to inherit the Zhou family's wealth, she would also have to assume this responsibility.
About a quarter hour later, a column of scarlet fire erupted from the courtyard of the Zhou family, soaring at least seventy feet high and illuminating half of the city.
The drastic change in the Zhou family had already drawn the attention of the nearby residents. Now, even more people from the city opened their windows or stood on high places to look over.
The fire column burned for about a quarter of an hour before it slowly extinguished.
Lin Rui focused his senses and discovered that there were no longer any demonic presences inside, and he finally turned with relief to walk out of the gate.
"Let's go, we can't live here for the time being. From now on, you'll stay with me at the Wang City Government Office."
As Lin Rui spoke, his expression suddenly changed and he looked back.
He sensed a violent fluctuation of soul consciousness around him, like countless thoughts merging at the Zhou residence, resonating in emotions and thoughts.
At the same time, a strange and powerful abyssal will suddenly descended upon the place.
In that instant, a new surge of Demonic Qi appeared within the flames, and its presence was strong, on the level of the fifth realm!
However, this Demonic Qi was very restrained, very mild, somewhat similar to the Blood Blade Ji.
Lin Rui's expression grew solemn, and he gripped his blade.
By now, hundreds of Imperial Dragon Guards had arrived at the Zhou residence; they drew their weapons and stood prepared.
The next instant, they saw a figure engulfed in flames, walking out from the pile of ruins.
His body was ablaze with flames as he stepped outside, his gaze fixed steadily on Lin Xi.
"Is that Zhou An? No!"
The person Lin Rui saw was indeed Zhou An, yet it was not Zhou An.
Zhou An had died; it was more like a demonic entity that had taken over Zhou An's body, born from a spirit will.
Was it because of that abyssal will?
"What is this?" Lin Rui's eyes filled with confusion, wondering what exactly was happening.
City on Fire (Han Kedao): This is the Green Blood Sword Bone Demon!
It was clearly Professor Han, who had likely come over because he was worried, now standing nearby and observing. He directly sent a message.
City on Fire (Han Kedao): Have that little girl sprinkle blood over it; it's just one step away from fully forming! Hurry, this demon is based on the Sword Bone Demon fused with abyssal power, related to the ancient 'Green Blood Venerate'. It's extremely rare and valuable, and its bloodline rank is very high.
City on Fire (Han Kedao): The Zhou family has probably worshipped 'Green Blood Venerate' for generations, and this Zhou An had worshipped for a long time. Along with the sympathy of the city's residents for the Zhou family, a strong spiritual resonance was triggered, thus attracting the abyssal will of the 'Green Blood Venerate'.
City on Fire (Han Kedao): This demon exists to protect that little girl, so no Blood Covenant is needed, just sprinkle the blood over it.
Lin Xi didn't need Lin Rui to remind her; she understood the situation as soon as she caught the gaze of the 'Green Blood Sword Bone Demon'.
Without hesitation, Lin Xi leapt in front of the demon, sprinkling the blood from her wrist onto the flaming skin of the Green Blood Sword Bone Demon.